How to clean the air conditioner at home

With the Brazilian climate getting hotter and the device becoming more and more accessible, the number of homes that have air conditioning is growing. At the beginning of the 20th century, air conditioning was installed in businesses and industries, since it was still a very high investment to be installed in residences. It was from 1960 on that air conditioning systems invaded homes andThe more popular the device became, the lower its price became.

It is normal that residents think about the maintenance of air conditioners only when it presents some problem, but the preventive maintenance of the device should be performed frequently. According to Derek Paiva Dias, service manager of PoloAr Air Conditioning, the lack of maintenance of air conditioners can cause inconvenience.An air conditioned environment without periodic maintenance can cause migraines, allergies, and nasal irritation," he warns. For these and other reasons, the maintenance of air conditioners increases the useful life of the equipment and preserves the health of the people who use the equipment.

How to clean the air conditioner from the outside

Cleaning the outside of the air conditioner should be done with water and neutral detergent. It can be done as the unit gets dirty, but the ideal is to clean it at least once a week so that dust does not accumulate on the unit. Another tip is to avoid using "multi-purpose" products on this type of appliance so that they do not yellow.

How to maintain your air conditioner at home

The cleaning that must be done by the dweller is the washing of the filters and the cleaning of the evaporator cowl, which is the internal unit of the appliance: "The filters must be washed with running water and the cowl must be cleaned with a damp cloth", teaches the service manager of PoloAr.

Derek Paiva advises that "the preventive cleaning must be done by a professional accredited by the manufacturer of the equipment, who will identify the type of maintenance required for each case. According to the manager, all the important information about the maintenance can be found in the owner's manual, but Derek points out that the residential maintenance must be done once a year and the commercial everysix months.

For efficient cleaning, you can follow a simple step-by-step procedure, paying attention to the details so that everything is done safely:

1. Turn off the air conditioner by disconnecting it from the power supply;
2. Remove the filter and the front cover (if necessary) to gain access to the coil;
3. Apply a cleaning product specific for this use, which can be found in hardware stores. These products are used to remove accumulated dirt and cigarette smoke odors, for example;
4. Take care when cleaning so that only the coils come in contact with the products, keep away from wires and other parts;
5. Carefully wipe the fan blades to remove the dust that accumulates there;
6. Clean the filter under running water;
7. Put the filter and the air conditioner cover back on;
8. Plug the device into power after at least 10 minutes

Why hire a professional to do the cleaning

The fact that the professional is trained ensures that he or she identifies the real need for cleaning and guarantees the maintenance service, which is more complex and requires technical knowledge," adds Derek.

There are several benefits that go hand in hand with the preventive maintenance of air conditioners. The prevention of problems is something that reflects directly on the life span of the unit. Another major benefit is the care for the health of those who use the unit, since the dust accumulated in the air conditioner can lead to the accumulation of fungi and bacteria that can cause allergies, headaches, and other health problems.head and skin dryness.

One must also remember that a dirty air conditioner forces the compressor to cool the place even more, generating more energy expenditure. For all these benefits, the cleaning and maintenance of air conditioners is a very important act within the homes.

By maintaining all the care and following the PoloAr manager's tips, it is possible to increase the appliance's life span, and improve the quality of life of the residents who increasingly purchase this appliance in their homes.